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Anchors aweigh!

Certain bottoms or fishing situations call for one style or anchor over others. Here's some advice on which one is right for you. […]

Winter fly-rod practice

Here are some fly casting basics to remember when honing your casting stroke during the winter. […]

Organize those tackle boxes

Every angler should have several goals in mind while organizing tackle for the upcoming fishing season. […]

Aggressive turkey provides laughter for outdoor photographer

Outdoor photographer Rick Small could only manage one photo of an aggressive turkey getting a little too close to a second photographer during a shoot on Feb. 10, 2019. […]

Make jigs your February faves

Bass pro Davy Hite thinks February is the perfect month to fish a jig and crawfish trailer. […]

20-pound goldfish caught by Kentucky angler

Do you always keep a fishing rod in your car or truck? Hunter Anderson does, and it paid off when he visited a private pond and caught a 20-pound goldfish in Kentucky. […]

How to fish Bogue Homa in January

January and February can be tough months for finding and catching bass, but this is one of the best times for fishing shallow Bogue Homa Lake. […]
Turbidity and bass feeding
Fish Pickwick for rod-bending December bass
Put a skirt on – and punch that jig

Aggressive turkey provides laughter for outdoor photographer

Outdoor photographer Rick Small could only manage one photo of an aggressive turkey getting a little too close to a second photographer during a shoot on Feb. 10, 2019. […]
Turkey hunt draw deadline Feb. 15
‘Game Check’ approved for turkey
Turkey harvest reporting to be made mandatory

VIDEO – How to catch crappie in thick grass beds

For many anglers, fishing for crappie is an open water game. And whether they look for deep holes or shallow water with sunken brushpiles or stumps, you’ll find many anglers watching their electronics closely for any sign of fish or submerged debris that could be hiding the fish. It’s a great way to put crappie in the boat, but it’s not the only way. […]

Tailor your D-I-Y tackle to fit your needs

Making your own fishing tackle can be a rewarding hobby, while at the same time allowing the crappie angler to tailor his baits to what the fish want or to better catch fish.

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Panoptix: Ahead of the game

When Garmin released its much-anticipated Pantoptix sonar a couple of years ago, it garnered the attention of many anglers in all walks of the fishing world. It was touted as being the future of fishing sonar in an industry that already has side-scan, down-scan, and nearly lifelike imagery.

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Summer’s slab trio

Standing on the lower deck of his boat, Torch Tindle paused after unhooking another crappie from his brightly colored jig to reflect on a crappie fishing experience a few summers ago.

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Skarlis’ secret to finicky deep fish: Tadpole

When you dial in crappie holding in deeper areas but find fish in a picky mood, trolling tiny jigs, flies or stickbaits in front of them can present a challenge. Generally, letting out more line gets a lure deeper, but the longer your spread, the less control and depth accuracy you have.

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Staying organized makes it all easier

Crappie pro Dan Dannenmueller takes his rig-building seriously, and he’s seldom caught without a suitable option for a given scenario. Single rigs, doubles, lighter weights or perhaps something with a faster fall — he likes to stay prepared for whatever a lake may throw at him.

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